Selling Cakes: C06
Chapter Six
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The expression on Tian Nanxing’s changed slightly, his voice turning to a whisper after a moment of contemplation. “It can’t possibly be... Have you lost your mind?! If someone catches word of this, you’d be—”
Like a waterfall, the storm’s rain fell from the heavens to strike the earth.
The expression on Tian Nanxing’s changed slightly, his voice turning to a whisper after a moment of contemplation. “It can’t possibly be... Have you lost your mind?! If someone catches word of this, you’d be—”
N/A“I had to take the risk.” Shen Yunjie handed a cup of steeped tea to his friend. “There is no one else I could trust beside me, and soon this child will be born. So I fear I must ask to trouble you again.”
N/A
Sunset fell over the manor, the waiting man encased in its warm glow. It had been half a year since Tian Nanxing last laid eyes on him, and in that time, his figure had grown more lean. But something else caused Tian Nanxing to maintain his lingering gaze. He could sense something was amiss but was unable to discern it.
In the dead of night, swaddled in a coat to guard from the rain and donning a bamboo hat that concealed near-all of his face, Shen Yunjie stood before a carriage. The horse-drawn car was driven by the most renowned ghost of a doctor in all of Jianghu—a man who went by the moniker, Tian Nanxing.
Sunset fell over the manor, the waiting man encased in its warm glow. It had been half a year since Tian Nanxing last laid eyes on him, and in that time, his figure had grown more lean. But something else caused Tian Nanxing to maintain his lingering gaze. He could sense something was amiss but was unable to discern it.
A long time passed before Shen Yunjie finally whispered, “I have not gotten wed.”“Come. Why are you still standing there?” Shen Yunjie smiled helplessly before rising. Using a hand on his back for support, he stood up and poured the other man some tea. Once Tian Nanxing saw him supporting his waist in such a manner, only did he realise his friend’s stomach was high and round.
A long time passed before Shen Yunjie finally whispered, “I have not gotten wed.”
“You… Did you not fear the child may have been lost while doing such a thing?” With knitted brows, Tian Nanxing stared at his friend, confounded at how there could be a person who could treat themselves so cruelly.The Breath Cessation Pill was one that stopped all signs of life, doing the very same to Xie Yunyi. So the dagger pierced into his chest was a means to keep this truth concealed.
“You… Did you not fear the child may have been lost while doing such a thing?” With knitted brows, Tian Nanxing stared at his friend, confounded at how there could be a person who could treat themselves so cruelly.
N/ALike a waterfall, the storm’s rain fell from the heavens to strike the earth.
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Like a waterfall, the storm’s rain fell from the heavens to strike the earth.
“Good heavens! Did you have to stab him so deeply? Just a single inch more, and even the Great Immortal Daluo would not be able to return him from the brink of death.” After his scolding, Tian Nanxing put out the carriage’s lantern and again returned them into the stormy night’s depths.
Like a waterfall, the storm’s rain fell from the heavens to strike the earth.
Chapter SixShen Yunjie bowed upon hearing those words, his whispered and boundless gratitude passing his lips again. “Thank you.”
Chapter Six
Like a waterfall, the storm’s rain fell from the heavens to strike the earth.Shen Yunjie bowed upon hearing those words, his whispered and boundless gratitude passing his lips again. “Thank you.”
Like a waterfall, the storm’s rain fell from the heavens to strike the earth.
Shen Yunjie bowed upon hearing those words, his whispered and boundless gratitude passing his lips again. “Thank you.”Like a waterfall, the storm’s rain fell from the heavens to strike the earth.
Shen Yunjie bowed upon hearing those words, his whispered and boundless gratitude passing his lips again. “Thank you.”
Despite his face being drained of colour, Shen Yunjie’s expression was serene as he heard his friends' concerns. Unlike that stormy night when he seemed almost lifeless, he was now radiant—exuding a gentle warmth.
Even as that man spoke, Shen Yunjie’s gaze remained fixed on the box lying inside the carriage behind Tian Nanxing. But when he replied, that ever-stoic tone of his was now hoarse and weak. “Master isn’t one to be easily deceived. Please accept my boundless thanks for the Breath Cessation Pill, once more.”
Despite his face being drained of colour, Shen Yunjie’s expression was serene as he heard his friends' concerns. Unlike that stormy night when he seemed almost lifeless, he was now radiant—exuding a gentle warmth. He said nothing in response to his friend’s question. Instead, after lowering his head, he lifted his hand to trace his stomach with his fingers, a smile tugging at his lips. That child, he would risk all he had to protect, was the last trace of mercy the heavens had bestowed upon him.
“There is no trouble at all. But I must beg you to think all of this over again. You have parted ways with that person, so why must you keep this muddled connection between you both?”“We’ve known one another for how many years now? So there’s no need for all that,“ Tian Nanxing replied with a wave. “Furthermore, you need not worry. I will help you make the arrangements for this young master of yours as well.”
“There is no trouble at all. But I must beg you to think all of this over again. You have parted ways with that person, so why must you keep this muddled connection between you both?”
“We’ve known one another for how many years now? So there’s no need for all that,“ Tian Nanxing replied with a wave. “Furthermore, you need not worry. I will help you make the arrangements for this young master of yours as well.”Even as that man spoke, Shen Yunjie’s gaze remained fixed on the box lying inside the carriage behind Tian Nanxing. But when he replied, that ever-stoic tone of his was now hoarse and weak. “Master isn’t one to be easily deceived. Please accept my boundless thanks for the Breath Cessation Pill, once more.”
“We’ve known one another for how many years now? So there’s no need for all that,“ Tian Nanxing replied with a wave. “Furthermore, you need not worry. I will help you make the arrangements for this young master of yours as well.”
“You… Did you not fear the child may have been lost while doing such a thing?” With knitted brows, Tian Nanxing stared at his friend, confounded at how there could be a person who could treat themselves so cruelly.“You need not. Lingering sentiments of love and loathing would only needlessly add to his sorrows.” Shen Yunjie’s gaze again fell on that box within the carriage, growing all the more gentle. “So simply allow him to hate me. That would be the best outcome in the end.”
“You… Did you not fear the child may have been lost while doing such a thing?” With knitted brows, Tian Nanxing stared at his friend, confounded at how there could be a person who could treat themselves so cruelly.
“We’ve known one another for how many years now? So there’s no need for all that,“ Tian Nanxing replied with a wave. “Furthermore, you need not worry. I will help you make the arrangements for this young master of yours as well.”
The Breath Cessation Pill was one that stopped all signs of life, doing the very same to Xie Yunyi. So the dagger pierced into his chest was a means to keep this truth concealed.
“We’ve known one another for how many years now? So there’s no need for all that,“ Tian Nanxing replied with a wave. “Furthermore, you need not worry. I will help you make the arrangements for this young master of yours as well.”
Chapter SixSunset fell over the manor, the waiting man encased in its warm glow. It had been half a year since Tian Nanxing last laid eyes on him, and in that time, his figure had grown more lean. But something else caused Tian Nanxing to maintain his lingering gaze. He could sense something was amiss but was unable to discern it.
Chapter Six
The Breath Cessation Pill was one that stopped all signs of life, doing the very same to Xie Yunyi. So the dagger pierced into his chest was a means to keep this truth concealed.
“We’ve known one another for how many years now? So there’s no need for all that,“ Tian Nanxing replied with a wave. “Furthermore, you need not worry. I will help you make the arrangements for this young master of yours as well.”
The Breath Cessation Pill was one that stopped all signs of life, doing the very same to Xie Yunyi. So the dagger pierced into his chest was a means to keep this truth concealed.
Sunset fell over the manor, the waiting man encased in its warm glow. It had been half a year since Tian Nanxing last laid eyes on him, and in that time, his figure had grown more lean. But something else caused Tian Nanxing to maintain his lingering gaze. He could sense something was amiss but was unable to discern it.“Good heavens! Did you have to stab him so deeply? Just a single inch more, and even the Great Immortal Daluo would not be able to return him from the brink of death.” After his scolding, Tian Nanxing put out the carriage’s lantern and again returned them into the stormy night’s depths.
Sunset fell over the manor, the waiting man encased in its warm glow. It had been half a year since Tian Nanxing last laid eyes on him, and in that time, his figure had grown more lean. But something else caused Tian Nanxing to maintain his lingering gaze. He could sense something was amiss but was unable to discern it.
The manor was not small by any stretch of the imagination, but the number of servants there was noticeably few. The ones scattered about carried about their work in silence, each seeming as dull-witted as the next.Even as that man spoke, Shen Yunjie’s gaze remained fixed on the box lying inside the carriage behind Tian Nanxing. But when he replied, that ever-stoic tone of his was now hoarse and weak. “Master isn’t one to be easily deceived. Please accept my boundless thanks for the Breath Cessation Pill, once more.”
The manor was not small by any stretch of the imagination, but the number of servants there was noticeably few. The ones scattered about carried about their work in silence, each seeming as dull-witted as the next. As for the one guiding Tian Nanxing, he was mute, so when it came to where he should go, that man gestured towards a courtyard located at the side of the manor, where Shen Yunjie sat in wait, brewing tea.
In the dead of night, swaddled in a coat to guard from the rain and donning a bamboo hat that concealed near-all of his face, Shen Yunjie stood before a carriage. The horse-drawn car was driven by the most renowned ghost of a doctor in all of Jianghu—a man who went by the moniker, Tian Nanxing.“Nothing. I just fell.” Shen Yunjie pulled the thin blanket spread over his waist to lap as he went on to explain. “It’s so I have an excuse to stay in this manor. I fell off my horse and broke this leg so I can remain here in the manor to recover.”
In the dead of night, swaddled in a coat to guard from the rain and donning a bamboo hat that concealed near-all of his face, Shen Yunjie stood before a carriage. The horse-drawn car was driven by the most renowned ghost of a doctor in all of Jianghu—a man who went by the moniker, Tian Nanxing.
Tian Nanxing was speechless. Upon lowering his head, he noticed a pair of crutches beside Shen Yunjie. “What happened to your leg?”
Shen Yunjie bowed upon hearing those words, his whispered and boundless gratitude passing his lips again. “Thank you.”
Tian Nanxing was speechless. Upon lowering his head, he noticed a pair of crutches beside Shen Yunjie. “What happened to your leg?”
“No one will find out.” Shen Yunjie’s tone was tempered. “Master was ordered to investigate a case beyond the Great Wall, and there is not a single person within this manor who can speak out.”The expression on Tian Nanxing’s changed slightly, his voice turning to a whisper after a moment of contemplation. “It can’t possibly be... Have you lost your mind?! If someone catches word of this, you’d be—”
“No one will find out.” Shen Yunjie’s tone was tempered. “Master was ordered to investigate a case beyond the Great Wall, and there is not a single person within this manor who can speak out.”
But Tian Nanxing never imagined what scene would be before him when he met Shen Yunjie again. Half a year passed before he returned to Jinling City. Upon receipt of a message from Shen Yunjie via carrier pigeon, he made his way to the manor located on the outskirts where they would meet.
“Do you…” Tian Nanxing's words trailed into a sigh. “When he awakes, is there anything you wish for me to explain to him on your behalf?”
But Tian Nanxing never imagined what scene would be before him when he met Shen Yunjie again. Half a year passed before he returned to Jinling City. Upon receipt of a message from Shen Yunjie via carrier pigeon, he made his way to the manor located on the outskirts where they would meet.
Even as that man spoke, Shen Yunjie’s gaze remained fixed on the box lying inside the carriage behind Tian Nanxing. But when he replied, that ever-stoic tone of his was now hoarse and weak. “Master isn’t one to be easily deceived. Please accept my boundless thanks for the Breath Cessation Pill, once more.”A long time passed before Shen Yunjie finally whispered, “I have not gotten wed.”
Even as that man spoke, Shen Yunjie’s gaze remained fixed on the box lying inside the carriage behind Tian Nanxing. But when he replied, that ever-stoic tone of his was now hoarse and weak. “Master isn’t one to be easily deceived. Please accept my boundless thanks for the Breath Cessation Pill, once more.”
“Come. Why are you still standing there?” Shen Yunjie smiled helplessly before rising. Using a hand on his back for support, he stood up and poured the other man some tea. Once Tian Nanxing saw him supporting his waist in such a manner, only did he realise his friend’s stomach was high and round.“You need not. Lingering sentiments of love and loathing would only needlessly add to his sorrows.” Shen Yunjie’s gaze again fell on that box within the carriage, growing all the more gentle. “So simply allow him to hate me. That would be the best outcome in the end.”
“Come. Why are you still standing there?” Shen Yunjie smiled helplessly before rising. Using a hand on his back for support, he stood up and poured the other man some tea. Once Tian Nanxing saw him supporting his waist in such a manner, only did he realise his friend’s stomach was high and round.
“Do you…” Tian Nanxing's words trailed into a sigh. “When he awakes, is there anything you wish for me to explain to him on your behalf?”
“You need not. Lingering sentiments of love and loathing would only needlessly add to his sorrows.” Shen Yunjie’s gaze again fell on that box within the carriage, growing all the more gentle. “So simply allow him to hate me. That would be the best outcome in the end.”
“Do you…” Tian Nanxing's words trailed into a sigh. “When he awakes, is there anything you wish for me to explain to him on your behalf?”
In the dead of night, swaddled in a coat to guard from the rain and donning a bamboo hat that concealed near-all of his face, Shen Yunjie stood before a carriage. The horse-drawn car was driven by the most renowned ghost of a doctor in all of Jianghu—a man who went by the moniker, Tian Nanxing.“I had to take the risk.” Shen Yunjie handed a cup of steeped tea to his friend. “There is no one else I could trust beside me, and soon this child will be born. So I fear I must ask to trouble you again.”
In the dead of night, swaddled in a coat to guard from the rain and donning a bamboo hat that concealed near-all of his face, Shen Yunjie stood before a carriage. The horse-drawn car was driven by the most renowned ghost of a doctor in all of Jianghu—a man who went by the moniker, Tian Nanxing.
In the dead of night, swaddled in a coat to guard from the rain and donning a bamboo hat that concealed near-all of his face, Shen Yunjie stood before a carriage. The horse-drawn car was driven by the most renowned ghost of a doctor in all of Jianghu—a man who went by the moniker, Tian Nanxing.“We’ve known one another for how many years now? So there’s no need for all that,“ Tian Nanxing replied with a wave. “Furthermore, you need not worry. I will help you make the arrangements for this young master of yours as well.”
In the dead of night, swaddled in a coat to guard from the rain and donning a bamboo hat that concealed near-all of his face, Shen Yunjie stood before a carriage. The horse-drawn car was driven by the most renowned ghost of a doctor in all of Jianghu—a man who went by the moniker, Tian Nanxing.
“As you wish.” Tian Nanxing whipped the horse before him. “I’m off. Take care. I’ll come see you again in a few days’ time.”
“As you wish.” Tian Nanxing whipped the horse before him. “I’m off. Take care. I’ll come see you again in a few days’ time.”
“As you wish.” Tian Nanxing whipped the horse before him. “I’m off. Take care. I’ll come see you again in a few days’ time.”
“No one will find out.” Shen Yunjie’s tone was tempered. “Master was ordered to investigate a case beyond the Great Wall, and there is not a single person within this manor who can speak out.”In the dead of night, swaddled in a coat to guard from the rain and donning a bamboo hat that concealed near-all of his face, Shen Yunjie stood before a carriage. The horse-drawn car was driven by the most renowned ghost of a doctor in all of Jianghu—a man who went by the moniker, Tian Nanxing.
“No one will find out.” Shen Yunjie’s tone was tempered. “Master was ordered to investigate a case beyond the Great Wall, and there is not a single person within this manor who can speak out.”
A long time passed before Shen Yunjie finally whispered, “I have not gotten wed.”
But Tian Nanxing never imagined what scene would be before him when he met Shen Yunjie again. Half a year passed before he returned to Jinling City. Upon receipt of a message from Shen Yunjie via carrier pigeon, he made his way to the manor located on the outskirts where they would meet.
A long time passed before Shen Yunjie finally whispered, “I have not gotten wed.”
“Nothing. I just fell.” Shen Yunjie pulled the thin blanket spread over his waist to lap as he went on to explain. “It’s so I have an excuse to stay in this manor. I fell off my horse and broke this leg so I can remain here in the manor to recover.”N/A
“Nothing. I just fell.” Shen Yunjie pulled the thin blanket spread over his waist to lap as he went on to explain. “It’s so I have an excuse to stay in this manor. I fell off my horse and broke this leg so I can remain here in the manor to recover.”
Shen Yunjie bowed upon hearing those words, his whispered and boundless gratitude passing his lips again. “Thank you.”
The manor was not small by any stretch of the imagination, but the number of servants there was noticeably few. The ones scattered about carried about their work in silence, each seeming as dull-witted as the next. As for the one guiding Tian Nanxing, he was mute, so when it came to where he should go, that man gestured towards a courtyard located at the side of the manor, where Shen Yunjie sat in wait, brewing tea.
Shen Yunjie bowed upon hearing those words, his whispered and boundless gratitude passing his lips again. “Thank you.”
“I had to take the risk.” Shen Yunjie handed a cup of steeped tea to his friend. “There is no one else I could trust beside me, and soon this child will be born. So I fear I must ask to trouble you again.”“As you wish.” Tian Nanxing whipped the horse before him. “I’m off. Take care. I’ll come see you again in a few days’ time.”
“I had to take the risk.” Shen Yunjie handed a cup of steeped tea to his friend. “There is no one else I could trust beside me, and soon this child will be born. So I fear I must ask to trouble you again.”
The Breath Cessation Pill was one that stopped all signs of life, doing the very same to Xie Yunyi. So the dagger pierced into his chest was a means to keep this truth concealed.Sunset fell over the manor, the waiting man encased in its warm glow. It had been half a year since Tian Nanxing last laid eyes on him, and in that time, his figure had grown more lean. But something else caused Tian Nanxing to maintain his lingering gaze. He could sense something was amiss but was unable to discern it.
The Breath Cessation Pill was one that stopped all signs of life, doing the very same to Xie Yunyi. So the dagger pierced into his chest was a means to keep this truth concealed.
In the dead of night, swaddled in a coat to guard from the rain and donning a bamboo hat that concealed near-all of his face, Shen Yunjie stood before a carriage. The horse-drawn car was driven by the most renowned ghost of a doctor in all of Jianghu—a man who went by the moniker, Tian Nanxing.
Sunset fell over the manor, the waiting man encased in its warm glow. It had been half a year since Tian Nanxing last laid eyes on him, and in that time, his figure had grown more lean. But something else caused Tian Nanxing to maintain his lingering gaze. He could sense something was amiss but was unable to discern it.
In the dead of night, swaddled in a coat to guard from the rain and donning a bamboo hat that concealed near-all of his face, Shen Yunjie stood before a carriage. The horse-drawn car was driven by the most renowned ghost of a doctor in all of Jianghu—a man who went by the moniker, Tian Nanxing.
“No one will find out.” Shen Yunjie’s tone was tempered. “Master was ordered to investigate a case beyond the Great Wall, and there is not a single person within this manor who can speak out.”
“Come. Why are you still standing there?” Shen Yunjie smiled helplessly before rising. Using a hand on his back for support, he stood up and poured the other man some tea. Once Tian Nanxing saw him supporting his waist in such a manner, only did he realise his friend’s stomach was high and round.
“No one will find out.” Shen Yunjie’s tone was tempered. “Master was ordered to investigate a case beyond the Great Wall, and there is not a single person within this manor who can speak out.”
Despite his face being drained of colour, Shen Yunjie’s expression was serene as he heard his friends' concerns. Unlike that stormy night when he seemed almost lifeless, he was now radiant—exuding a gentle warmth.The manor was not small by any stretch of the imagination, but the number of servants there was noticeably few. The ones scattered about carried about their work in silence, each seeming as dull-witted as the next. As for the one guiding Tian Nanxing, he was mute, so when it came to where he should go, that man gestured towards a courtyard located at the side of the manor, where Shen Yunjie sat in wait, brewing tea.
Despite his face being drained of colour, Shen Yunjie’s expression was serene as he heard his friends' concerns. Unlike that stormy night when he seemed almost lifeless, he was now radiant—exuding a gentle warmth. He said nothing in response to his friend’s question. Instead, after lowering his head, he lifted his hand to trace his stomach with his fingers, a smile tugging at his lips. That child, he would risk all he had to protect, was the last trace of mercy the heavens had bestowed upon him.
“I had to take the risk.” Shen Yunjie handed a cup of steeped tea to his friend. “There is no one else I could trust beside me, and soon this child will be born. So I fear I must ask to trouble you again.”N/A
“I had to take the risk.” Shen Yunjie handed a cup of steeped tea to his friend. “There is no one else I could trust beside me, and soon this child will be born. So I fear I must ask to trouble you again.”
N/A“Do you…” Tian Nanxing's words trailed into a sigh. “When he awakes, is there anything you wish for me to explain to him on your behalf?”
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“Come. Why are you still standing there?” Shen Yunjie smiled helplessly before rising. Using a hand on his back for support, he stood up and poured the other man some tea. Once Tian Nanxing saw him supporting his waist in such a manner, only did he realise his friend’s stomach was high and round.
“When did you get married?!” Tian Nanxing asked in shock, only to be met by a downcast gaze with shadows cast under every lash of the parent-to-be’s eyes.
“Come. Why are you still standing there?” Shen Yunjie smiled helplessly before rising. Using a hand on his back for support, he stood up and poured the other man some tea. Once Tian Nanxing saw him supporting his waist in such a manner, only did he realise his friend’s stomach was high and round.
Chapter SixShen Yunjie bowed upon hearing those words, his whispered and boundless gratitude passing his lips again. “Thank you.”
Chapter Six
The Breath Cessation Pill was one that stopped all signs of life, doing the very same to Xie Yunyi. So the dagger pierced into his chest was a means to keep this truth concealed.“Do you…” Tian Nanxing's words trailed into a sigh. “When he awakes, is there anything you wish for me to explain to him on your behalf?”
The Breath Cessation Pill was one that stopped all signs of life, doing the very same to Xie Yunyi. So the dagger pierced into his chest was a means to keep this truth concealed.
Even as that man spoke, Shen Yunjie’s gaze remained fixed on the box lying inside the carriage behind Tian Nanxing. But when he replied, that ever-stoic tone of his was now hoarse and weak. “Master isn’t one to be easily deceived. Please accept my boundless thanks for the Breath Cessation Pill, once more.”
A long time passed before Shen Yunjie finally whispered, “I have not gotten wed.”
Even as that man spoke, Shen Yunjie’s gaze remained fixed on the box lying inside the carriage behind Tian Nanxing. But when he replied, that ever-stoic tone of his was now hoarse and weak. “Master isn’t one to be easily deceived. Please accept my boundless thanks for the Breath Cessation Pill, once more.”
“I had to take the risk.” Shen Yunjie handed a cup of steeped tea to his friend. “There is no one else I could trust beside me, and soon this child will be born. So I fear I must ask to trouble you again.”Chapter Six
“I had to take the risk.” Shen Yunjie handed a cup of steeped tea to his friend. “There is no one else I could trust beside me, and soon this child will be born. So I fear I must ask to trouble you again.”
The Breath Cessation Pill was one that stopped all signs of life, doing the very same to Xie Yunyi. So the dagger pierced into his chest was a means to keep this truth concealed.“No one will find out.” Shen Yunjie’s tone was tempered. “Master was ordered to investigate a case beyond the Great Wall, and there is not a single person within this manor who can speak out.”
The Breath Cessation Pill was one that stopped all signs of life, doing the very same to Xie Yunyi. So the dagger pierced into his chest was a means to keep this truth concealed.
N/A“You need not. Lingering sentiments of love and loathing would only needlessly add to his sorrows.” Shen Yunjie’s gaze again fell on that box within the carriage, growing all the more gentle. “So simply allow him to hate me. That would be the best outcome in the end.”
N/A
Chapter Six
The expression on Tian Nanxing’s changed slightly, his voice turning to a whisper after a moment of contemplation. “It can’t possibly be... Have you lost your mind?! If someone catches word of this, you’d be—”
Chapter Six
A long time passed before Shen Yunjie finally whispered, “I have not gotten wed.”Despite his face being drained of colour, Shen Yunjie’s expression was serene as he heard his friends' concerns. Unlike that stormy night when he seemed almost lifeless, he was now radiant—exuding a gentle warmth. He said nothing in response to his friend’s question. Instead, after lowering his head, he lifted his hand to trace his stomach with his fingers, a smile tugging at his lips. That child, he would risk all he had to protect, was the last trace of mercy the heavens had bestowed upon him.
A long time passed before Shen Yunjie finally whispered, “I have not gotten wed.”
Sunset fell over the manor, the waiting man encased in its warm glow. It had been half a year since Tian Nanxing last laid eyes on him, and in that time, his figure had grown more lean. But something else caused Tian Nanxing to maintain his lingering gaze. He could sense something was amiss but was unable to discern it.Despite his face being drained of colour, Shen Yunjie’s expression was serene as he heard his friends' concerns. Unlike that stormy night when he seemed almost lifeless, he was now radiant—exuding a gentle warmth. He said nothing in response to his friend’s question. Instead, after lowering his head, he lifted his hand to trace his stomach with his fingers, a smile tugging at his lips. That child, he would risk all he had to protect, was the last trace of mercy the heavens had bestowed upon him.
Sunset fell over the manor, the waiting man encased in its warm glow. It had been half a year since Tian Nanxing last laid eyes on him, and in that time, his figure had grown more lean. But something else caused Tian Nanxing to maintain his lingering gaze. He could sense something was amiss but was unable to discern it.
“You… Did you not fear the child may have been lost while doing such a thing?” With knitted brows, Tian Nanxing stared at his friend, confounded at how there could be a person who could treat themselves so cruelly.
“No one will find out.” Shen Yunjie’s tone was tempered. “Master was ordered to investigate a case beyond the Great Wall, and there is not a single person within this manor who can speak out.”
“You… Did you not fear the child may have been lost while doing such a thing?” With knitted brows, Tian Nanxing stared at his friend, confounded at how there could be a person who could treat themselves so cruelly.
“There is no trouble at all. But I must beg you to think all of this over again. You have parted ways with that person, so why must you keep this muddled connection between you both?”
Tian Nanxing was speechless. Upon lowering his head, he noticed a pair of crutches beside Shen Yunjie. “What happened to your leg?”
“There is no trouble at all. But I must beg you to think all of this over again. You have parted ways with that person, so why must you keep this muddled connection between you both?”
The manor was not small by any stretch of the imagination, but the number of servants there was noticeably few. The ones scattered about carried about their work in silence, each seeming as dull-witted as the next.
“Nothing. I just fell.” Shen Yunjie pulled the thin blanket spread over his waist to lap as he went on to explain. “It’s so I have an excuse to stay in this manor. I fell off my horse and broke this leg so I can remain here in the manor to recover.”
The manor was not small by any stretch of the imagination, but the number of servants there was noticeably few. The ones scattered about carried about their work in silence, each seeming as dull-witted as the next. As for the one guiding Tian Nanxing, he was mute, so when it came to where he should go, that man gestured towards a courtyard located at the side of the manor, where Shen Yunjie sat in wait, brewing tea.
“I had to take the risk.” Shen Yunjie handed a cup of steeped tea to his friend. “There is no one else I could trust beside me, and soon this child will be born. So I fear I must ask to trouble you again.”“You… Did you not fear the child may have been lost while doing such a thing?” With knitted brows, Tian Nanxing stared at his friend, confounded at how there could be a person who could treat themselves so cruelly.
“I had to take the risk.” Shen Yunjie handed a cup of steeped tea to his friend. “There is no one else I could trust beside me, and soon this child will be born. So I fear I must ask to trouble you again.”
Even as that man spoke, Shen Yunjie’s gaze remained fixed on the box lying inside the carriage behind Tian Nanxing. But when he replied, that ever-stoic tone of his was now hoarse and weak. “Master isn’t one to be easily deceived. Please accept my boundless thanks for the Breath Cessation Pill, once more.”“Come. Why are you still standing there?” Shen Yunjie smiled helplessly before rising. Using a hand on his back for support, he stood up and poured the other man some tea. Once Tian Nanxing saw him supporting his waist in such a manner, only did he realise his friend’s stomach was high and round.
Even as that man spoke, Shen Yunjie’s gaze remained fixed on the box lying inside the carriage behind Tian Nanxing. But when he replied, that ever-stoic tone of his was now hoarse and weak. “Master isn’t one to be easily deceived. Please accept my boundless thanks for the Breath Cessation Pill, once more.”
“I had to take the risk.” Shen Yunjie handed a cup of steeped tea to his friend. “There is no one else I could trust beside me, and soon this child will be born. So I fear I must ask to trouble you again.”
“You… Did you not fear the child may have been lost while doing such a thing?” With knitted brows, Tian Nanxing stared at his friend, confounded at how there could be a person who could treat themselves so cruelly.
“I had to take the risk.” Shen Yunjie handed a cup of steeped tea to his friend. “There is no one else I could trust beside me, and soon this child will be born. So I fear I must ask to trouble you again.”
“Good heavens! Did you have to stab him so deeply? Just a single inch more, and even the Great Immortal Daluo would not be able to return him from the brink of death.” After his scolding, Tian Nanxing put out the carriage’s lantern and again returned them into the stormy night’s depths.The manor was not small by any stretch of the imagination, but the number of servants there was noticeably few. The ones scattered about carried about their work in silence, each seeming as dull-witted as the next. As for the one guiding Tian Nanxing, he was mute, so when it came to where he should go, that man gestured towards a courtyard located at the side of the manor, where Shen Yunjie sat in wait, brewing tea.
“Good heavens! Did you have to stab him so deeply? Just a single inch more, and even the Great Immortal Daluo would not be able to return him from the brink of death.” After his scolding, Tian Nanxing put out the carriage’s lantern and again returned them into the stormy night’s depths.
“As you wish.” Tian Nanxing whipped the horse before him. “I’m off. Take care. I’ll come see you again in a few days’ time.”“Good heavens! Did you have to stab him so deeply? Just a single inch more, and even the Great Immortal Daluo would not be able to return him from the brink of death.” After his scolding, Tian Nanxing put out the carriage’s lantern and again returned them into the stormy night’s depths.
“As you wish.” Tian Nanxing whipped the horse before him. “I’m off. Take care. I’ll come see you again in a few days’ time.”
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“I had to take the risk.” Shen Yunjie handed a cup of steeped tea to his friend. “There is no one else I could trust beside me, and soon this child will be born. So I fear I must ask to trouble you again.”
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The Breath Cessation Pill was one that stopped all signs of life, doing the very same to Xie Yunyi. So the dagger pierced into his chest was a means to keep this truth concealed.“You need not. Lingering sentiments of love and loathing would only needlessly add to his sorrows.” Shen Yunjie’s gaze again fell on that box within the carriage, growing all the more gentle. “So simply allow him to hate me. That would be the best outcome in the end.”
The Breath Cessation Pill was one that stopped all signs of life, doing the very same to Xie Yunyi. So the dagger pierced into his chest was a means to keep this truth concealed.
Shen Yunjie bowed upon hearing those words, his whispered and boundless gratitude passing his lips again. “Thank you.”N/A
Shen Yunjie bowed upon hearing those words, his whispered and boundless gratitude passing his lips again. “Thank you.”
“No one will find out.” Shen Yunjie’s tone was tempered. “Master was ordered to investigate a case beyond the Great Wall, and there is not a single person within this manor who can speak out.”Sunset fell over the manor, the waiting man encased in its warm glow. It had been half a year since Tian Nanxing last laid eyes on him, and in that time, his figure had grown more lean. But something else caused Tian Nanxing to maintain his lingering gaze. He could sense something was amiss but was unable to discern it.
“No one will find out.” Shen Yunjie’s tone was tempered. “Master was ordered to investigate a case beyond the Great Wall, and there is not a single person within this manor who can speak out.”
“You need not. Lingering sentiments of love and loathing would only needlessly add to his sorrows.” Shen Yunjie’s gaze again fell on that box within the carriage, growing all the more gentle. “So simply allow him to hate me. That would be the best outcome in the end.”
“There is no trouble at all. But I must beg you to think all of this over again. You have parted ways with that person, so why must you keep this muddled connection between you both?”
“You need not. Lingering sentiments of love and loathing would only needlessly add to his sorrows.” Shen Yunjie’s gaze again fell on that box within the carriage, growing all the more gentle. “So simply allow him to hate me. That would be the best outcome in the end.”
“You… Did you not fear the child may have been lost while doing such a thing?” With knitted brows, Tian Nanxing stared at his friend, confounded at how there could be a person who could treat themselves so cruelly.Like a waterfall, the storm’s rain fell from the heavens to strike the earth.
“You… Did you not fear the child may have been lost while doing such a thing?” With knitted brows, Tian Nanxing stared at his friend, confounded at how there could be a person who could treat themselves so cruelly.
“Nothing. I just fell.” Shen Yunjie pulled the thin blanket spread over his waist to lap as he went on to explain. “It’s so I have an excuse to stay in this manor. I fell off my horse and broke this leg so I can remain here in the manor to recover.”“Come. Why are you still standing there?” Shen Yunjie smiled helplessly before rising. Using a hand on his back for support, he stood up and poured the other man some tea. Once Tian Nanxing saw him supporting his waist in such a manner, only did he realise his friend’s stomach was high and round.
“Nothing. I just fell.” Shen Yunjie pulled the thin blanket spread over his waist to lap as he went on to explain. “It’s so I have an excuse to stay in this manor. I fell off my horse and broke this leg so I can remain here in the manor to recover.”
“Nothing. I just fell.” Shen Yunjie pulled the thin blanket spread over his waist to lap as he went on to explain. “It’s so I have an excuse to stay in this manor. I fell off my horse and broke this leg so I can remain here in the manor to recover.”
Despite his face being drained of colour, Shen Yunjie’s expression was serene as he heard his friends' concerns. Unlike that stormy night when he seemed almost lifeless, he was now radiant—exuding a gentle warmth. He said nothing in response to his friend’s question. Instead, after lowering his head, he lifted his hand to trace his stomach with his fingers, a smile tugging at his lips. That child, he would risk all he had to protect, was the last trace of mercy the heavens had bestowed upon him.
“Nothing. I just fell.” Shen Yunjie pulled the thin blanket spread over his waist to lap as he went on to explain. “It’s so I have an excuse to stay in this manor. I fell off my horse and broke this leg so I can remain here in the manor to recover.”
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